Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Georgia

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Tifton, GA): Public multipurpose college with focus on agriculture
Agnes Scott College (Decatur, GA): Private Presbyterian liberal arts college for women

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Albany State University (Albany, GA): Public Historically Black liberal arts university
American InterContinental University—Atlanta (Atlanta, GA): Private proprietary multipurpose university
Atlanta Metropolitan State College (Atlanta, GA): Public multipurpose undergraduate college with focus on business and leadership
Augusta University (Augusta, GA): Public comprehensive research university
Berry College (Mount Berry, GA): Private comprehensive liberal arts and sciences college
Brenau University (Gainesville, GA): Private liberal arts university
Brewton–Parker College (Mount Vernon, GA): Private Baptist liberal arts college
Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA): Private Historically Black Methodist liberal arts university
Clayton State University (Morrow, GA): Public multipurpose university
College of Coastal Georgia (Brunswick, GA): Public comprehensive undergraduate college
Columbus State University (Columbus, GA): Public liberal arts and professional studies university

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Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, GA): Private Presbyterian liberal arts college

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Dalton State College (Dalton, GA): Public comprehensive college
Emmanuel College (Franklin Springs, GA): Private Christian liberal arts college
Emory University (Atlanta, GA): Private Methodist comprehensive research university
Fort Valley State University (Fort Valley, GA): Public Historically Black comprehensive university
Georgia College & State University (Milledgeville, GA): Public liberal arts college/university
Georgia Gwinnett College (Lawrenceville, GA): Public liberal arts college
Georgia Highlands College (Rome, GA): Public liberal arts and sciences college
Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA): Public technical research institution
Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA): Public comprehensive research university

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Georgia Southwestern State University (Americus, GA): Public comprehensive university
Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA): Public comprehensive research university

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Gordon State College (Barnesville, GA): Public liberal arts and sciences college
Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw, GA): Public comprehensive university

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LaGrange College (LaGrange, GA): Private Methodist liberal arts college
Life University (Marietta, GA): Private specialized chiropractic college
Luther Rice College & Seminary (Lithonia, GA): Private Baptist biblical college and seminary
Mercer University (Macon, GA): Private research university

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Middle Georgia State University (Macon, GA): Public multipurpose university
Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA): Private Historically Black liberal arts college for men
Morris Brown College (Atlanta, GA): Private Historically Black Methodist undergraduate liberal arts college
Oglethorpe University (Atlanta, GA): Private liberal arts college
Paine College (Augusta, GA): Private Historically Black Methodist liberal arts college
Piedmont University (Demorest, GA): Private Christian liberal arts college
Point University (West Point, GA): Private Christian liberal arts university
Reinhardt University (Waleska, GA): Private Methodist liberal arts university
Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA): Private specialized visual arts college
Savannah State University (Savannah, GA): Public multipurpose Historically Black university
Shorter University (Rome, GA): Private Baptist liberal arts university
South Georgia State College (Douglas, GA): Public undergraduate liberal arts and science college
South University, Columbia (Columbia, SC): Private business, health, and social sciences university
South University, Montgomery (Montgomery, AL): Private business, health, and social sciences university
South University, Richmond (Richmond, VA): Private business, health, and social sciences university
South University, Savannah (Savannah, GA): Private business, health, and social sciences university
South University, Tampa (Tampa, FL): Private business, health, and social sciences university
South University, Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach, VA): Private business, health, and social sciences university
Spelman College (Atlanta, GA): Private Historically Black liberal arts college for women
Thomas University (Thomasville, GA): Private liberal arts university
Toccoa Falls College (Toccoa Falls, GA): Private Christian liberal arts and biblical college

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Truett McConnell University (Cleveland, GA): Private Baptist liberal arts and sciences university
University of Georgia (Athens, GA): Public comprehensive research university

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University of North Georgia (Dahlonega, GA): Public comprehensive university
University of West Georgia (Carrollton, GA): Public comprehensive university

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Valdosta State University (Valdosta, GA): Public comprehensive university

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Wesleyan College (Macon, GA): Private Methodist liberal arts university for women
Young Harris College (Young Harris, GA): Private Methodist undergraduate liberal arts college

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Are you thinking about attending college in the Peach State? You can check out all the four-year colleges and universities in Georgia right here.

Georgia provides a rich blend of academic quality, Southern hospitality, and cultural vibrancy. Atlanta, the state's capital, is a bustling hub of culture and industry, providing students with internships and job opportunities in sectors like technology, film, and finance. Georgia’s mild climate allows for outdoor activities year-round, from hiking in the North Georgia mountains to enjoying scenic lakes and rivers. College football is a huge part of Georgia’s culture, with spirited rivalries and enthusiastic fans creating exciting campus atmospheres. With its balance of academic rigor, career opportunities, and a welcoming environment, Georgia offers students a dynamic place to go to college.

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